Media Releases
We issue media releases to share our official announcements - from new funding rounds and partnerships, to major milestones and media moments. If you're looking for the latest from FRRR, this is the place to start.
For any media enquiries, email Julie Weldon or call 0423 110 802.
You can use the categories to the right to explore particular topics. You’ll also find inspiring stories about some of the wonderful things community groups do with that funding. We also share a selection of media stories, where FRRR or a member of our staff has been featured. For any media enquiries, email Julie Weldon or call 0423 110 802.
Rural communities recovering from bushfires awarded more than $600,000 in grants
09 Jun 2021 – Through its SRC program, FRRR has awarded $637,908 in grants for 33 initiatives to support community recovery following the 2019/2020 summer bushfire
Resilience of rural communities strengthened with more than $1.5M in grants
09 Jun 2021 – FRRR has awarded $1,589,612 in grants for 112 projects in smaller communities across Australia, through its Strengthening Rural Communities program.
FRRR launches new Volunteer Emergency Services Fund Grant Program
08 Jun 2021 – A private donation of $1M will fund FRRR‘s new Volunteer Emergency Services Grant Program for services supporting communities impacted by the Black Summer bushfires.
More than $1M in grants for rural communities still tackling drought
31 May 2021 – Rural communities across Australia are sharing in more than $1M in grants to help them tackle the ongoing effects of drought thanks to FRRR’s TTTT program.
Targeted support for Nowra’s not-for-profits
25 May 2021 – FRRR is inviting NFPs in the Nowra region to take part in an upcoming series of workshops to plan how the IRCF program can support them.
Future Drought Fund to build drought resilient communities
25 May 2021 – Community organisations and networks can access a share of $4.5m under the Networks to Build Drought Resilience program. The program will be delivered by FRRR.
Grants available to support rural mental health
04 May 2021 – FRRR is offering grants to support grassroots initiatives that improve the mental health of communities in rural Australia, through the In a Good Place program.
Investing in regional NSW’s not-for-profits
29 Apr 2021 – FRRR is inviting local leaders across three bushfire-affected regions in NSW to learn about the Foundation’s new program, Investing in Not-for-Profit Capacity in Regional NSW.
Batemans Bay’s not-for-profits invited to have their say
21 Apr 2021 – FRRR is inviting NFPs in the Batemans Bay region to take part in upcoming workshops to plan how its Investing in Rural Community Futures program can support them.
FRRR ready to support WA communities impacted by Cyclone Seroja
16 Apr 2021 – FRRR acknowledges the devastating impacts that Cyclone Seroja has had on a number of remote communities across Western Australia.